The XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will host number of events which will contribute to large scale carbon footprint. Key mitigation strategies are planned to reduce the ecological footprints, with special emphasis on energy, waste, procurement and awareness to ensure that environmental aspect is considered while planning and delivery of the Games.

Event

Scope

Delivery mode

Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi

The Queen`s Baton Relay is held prior to the Commonwealth Games. There are two sectors to the Queen's Baton Relay 2010 Delhi

International sector

National sector

Given the carbon footprints associated with the various elements of the relay, it becomes important to formulate a green strategy to negate and negotiate these footprints. Additionally, it is very critical to leverage the large outreach platform provided by the relay in the national and international sector to communicate green themes and achievements of Delhi 2010 to a large population.

The opening and closing ceremonies

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Games shall be the occasions wherein the world will have its sights set on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the venue for these events. It is on these occasions that a message will be delivered across continents. To supplement these large events, there will also be a series of other smaller ‘curtain raiser’ events as build ups to the main events. These events will result in large scale carbon footprint.

The strategic objective of these events will be to optimally utilise these platforms by promoting and advertising the Green Games and also reach out to a large number of people to spread eco-awareness

The table below highlights the key initiatives proposed to minimise the environmental impact of these events

Vertical

Key Initiatives

Energy

Extensive use of LEDs and CFLs to reduce energy consumption

Fireworks proposed to be replaced by eco-friendly alternatives, like laser shows or pyrolytic fireworks

Waste Management

Mandatory source segregation of waste through two bin systems

Bio-degradable

Non Bio-degradable

Manual back of house segregation would be done where source segregation does not yield satisfactory results